Claire: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Clear and bright, a name as crisp and luminous as morning light through glass.
- Origin
- French
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #54
- Peak
- #49 in 2020
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Claire Means
Claire is a girl name of French origin. Clear and bright, a name as crisp and luminous as morning light through glass.
How Popular Claire Is
Claire currently ranks #54 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #49 in 2020. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Claire
- Claire Danes brought a modern edge to this timeless name.
- Saint Clare of Assisi founded the Order of Poor Ladies in the 13th century.
- Claire Underwood from House of Cards made the name feel powerful.
Names Like Claire
Other French names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Claire
French names that pair well as a brother or sister to Claire.
Questions About Claire
What does Claire mean?
Claire is a girl name of French origin. Clear and bright, a name as crisp and luminous as morning light through glass.
How popular is Claire?
Claire currently ranks #54 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #49 in 2020. It has held steady.
Where does Claire come from?
Claire comes from French roots. Claire Danes brought a modern edge to this timeless name.
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